Janet Susan Rate
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| September 20, 1935 ~
June 14, 2011 |
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June 18, 2011 |
 Janet
Susan Rate, 75, passed away on June 14, 2011,
with her loving family surrounding her. She was
born on September 20, 1935, in Rugby, North
Dakota. Interment will be in East Helena,
Montana, next to her husband.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lester
Rate, Sr. and son Lester Rate, Jr. She is
survived by daughter Cindy Lee Large and spouse
Ron; son John Carl Rate and spouse Cindi and
daughter-in-law Bonnie Rate. She is also
survived by eight grandchildren, 15 great
grandchildren, and one
great-great-granddaughter.
Janet drove school bus for 15 years. She was a
wonderful knitter and won lots of ribbons for
her work. She was married to Lester for 55
years. Janet loved to play games and enjoyed
going to Pinochle. She ran the concession stand
for the schools during her son’s athletic
endeavors. Janet loved to dance and sing while
her husband played the organ. She also enjoyed
going to yard sales and was a good cook and
never let company leave hungry. While her family
was eating breakfast, she would already be
working on dinner.
Janet was a snowbird and would winter over in
California. She would spend hours watching birds
and game shows. She was very loving and giving
and would be willing to give the shirt off her
back to benefit friends and family in need. She
is well loved and will be missed by all.
Family and friends are invited to sign Janet’s
book at
www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of
Bonners Ferry Funeral Home. |
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